Lessons from the SDP split
The recent creation of The Independent Group in Parliament echoes that of the Social Democratic Party in the 1980s. The left must learn from these events and avoid the mistakes of the past.
News and analysis
The latest news, analysis, and Marxist theory from The Communist, alongside reports of RCP activity.
Christchurch massacre: far-right terrorism and the barbarism of capitalism
The horrendous recent events in New Zealand demonstrate that there is a growing fascist threat on the fringes of society. It is the racism and xenophobia from the top that is to blame for this rise of far-right terrorism.
Why we need workers’ MPs on a worker’s wage
Whilst workers suffer under Tory austerity, those in Parliament are being rewarded with a pay rise. Instead of careerists, we need elected representatives who will be determined fighters for the working class.
Blacklisting: new evidence proves police collusion
Recent revelations have shown the true extent of the blacklisting scandal, demonstrating clear collusion between the police and the bosses against trade unionists in the construction industry.
Model motions for activists
We publish here a collection of model motions that Labour Party activists and trade unionists can raise in local branches, CLPs, Momentum groups, and university Labour clubs.
Capitalism is killing the planet – we need a revolution
Students across the world are walking out of school today to protest against political inertia at the top over climate change. We must be clear: it is the destructive capitalist system that is responsible for this environmental crisis.
Which way forward for the climate strike movement?
Thousands of students across the world will take to the streets today to demand action over climate change. But after the protests today, how can this inspiring movement move forward and achieve its radical aims?
Labour’s civil war: a view from the trenches
Things are heating up in the Labour Party, with the split away of the Independent Group and the continuing intrigues of the right wing in the PLP. Grassroots activists provide here a picture of the militant mood on the ground.
Tories are the real racists
When not reporting on Brexit, the attention of the media has been focussed almost exclusively on Labour’s “institutional anti-semitism”. But it is the Tories who have a real racism problem.
The dying days of May’s government
After facing another humiliating defeat in Parliament, time is running out for Theresa May. Leadership contenders are already lining up within the Tory party. And a general election is once again on the cards.
Knife crime: a symptom of social decay
May’s government is under pressure to increase spending on police in response to Britain’s knife crime epidemic. But more police on the streets won’t help. Instead, we need socialist change to provide young people with a future.
What next for Trump’s coup in Venezuela?
US imperialism’s attempts at ‘regime change’ in Venezuela have stalled. But frustration could lead to even more desperate measures by Trump and his allies. This coup must be fought through revolutionary means.